H.R.es10 - House Endeavor to Accelerate a Legislative Transformation of Healthcare Act; HEALTH Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.10, also known as the HEALTH Act, proposes amending the House Rules to establish a standing Committee on Health. This new committee would oversee biomedical research, public health, healthcare facilities, and related areas. The resolution also adjusts the jurisdictions of the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Energy and Commerce to align with the new committee's responsibilities.
Expected Effects
The primary effect would be to centralize health-related legislative matters within a dedicated committee. This could lead to more focused attention on healthcare policy and potentially faster legislative action in this area. It will also shift responsibilities away from other committees.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced focus on healthcare issues within the House of Representatives.
- Potential for more streamlined and efficient healthcare legislation.
- Greater expertise and specialization in healthcare policy.
- Improved oversight of agencies like the FDA and CDC.
- Could lead to more comprehensive healthcare reforms.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for jurisdictional disputes with other committees.
- Possible delays in legislative action due to committee reorganization.
- Risk of over-specialization and a lack of holistic perspective on health issues.
- Could concentrate power and influence in a single committee, potentially limiting debate.
- Transition costs and disruptions associated with establishing a new committee.
Constitutional Alignment
The establishment of a standing committee is within the purview of the House of Representatives, as granted by Article I, Section 5, which allows each house to determine the rules of its proceedings. The creation of committees to handle specific legislative areas is a long-standing practice and does not inherently conflict with any constitutional principles. The resolution does not appear to infringe on any individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).